1.1 These test methods cover procedures for the chemical, mass spectrometric, and spectrochemical analysis of nuclear-grade aluminum oxide and aluminum oxide-boron carbide composite pellets to determine compliance with specifications.

1.2 The analytical procedures appear in the following order:

	Sections

Boron by Titrimetry and ICP OES	7 to 16
Separation of Boron for Mass Spectrometry	17 to 22
Isotopic Composition by Mass Spectrometry	23 to 26
Separation of Halides by Pyrohydrolysis	27 to 30
Chloride and Fluoride by Ion-Selective Electrode	31 to 33
Chloride, Bromide, and Iodide by Amperometric Microtitrimetry	34 to 36
Trace Elements by Emission Spectroscopy	37 to 49
Keywords	50

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. (For specific precautionary statements, see Section 5.)